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England Women
19 June 2019

How tinkering won it for the Lionesses: 5 things we learned from England’s 2-0 victory over Japan

​By going for the win against an increasingly strong Japan side, Phil Neville’s team sent out a message to their Women’s World Cup rivals
Women's World Cup
19 June 2019

Don’t blame VAR for Women’s World Cup penalty controversies – it’s the new rules that are the problem

Retaken penalties have reignited debate over the use of video replays in football. But the truth is that has nothing to do with it
Africa Cup of Nations
19 June 2019

6 players who you can expect to set the Africa Cup of Nations alight

You already know about Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane – but which other players can we expect to take the tournament by storm?
Pepe 1958
World Cup 1958
19 June 2019

World Cup icons: 17-year-old Pele makes Brazil's own psychologist look silly (1958)

On the anniversary of his first World Cup goal, we look back at how the Seleção's boy king conquered the world in Sweden – but only after some pre-tournament guff from within his own country's ranks
England U21
19 June 2019

The two sides to Phil Foden – and 4 other things we learned from the England U21s against France

FourFourTwo was in Cesena to watch England’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to France unfold…
Football quiz
19 June 2019

Quiz! Can you name these 40 national teams by their nicknames?

From the Three Lions to the Super Eagles, by way of the Copper Bullets – can you name these fine international sides by their beloved nicknames?
Copa America
19 June 2019

10 potential Copa America stars you definitely WON’T have heard of

The 2019 Copa America is underway and the eyes of the world will be looking for the next breakout star from South America; here’s a look at 10 who could be that player
Chinese Super League
18 June 2019

Inside the Workers’ Stadium: discovering China’s fast-growing football culture

Familiar names, thorough security checks, and splintered groups of ultras – Emmet Gates looks into the increasingly popular Chinese Super League
Football quiz
18 June 2019

Quiz! Can you name the 34 players with most caps for Brazil?

With the 2019 Copa America taking place in Brazil, we thought we’d look at who has worn that famous yellow most…
Manchester United
18 June 2019

Andy Mitten column: Of course people form opinions on footballers from their social media output – why don’t players realise that?

Jesse Lingard deserves sympathy for the level of vitriol he receives, but he should also recognise why Manchester United fans are unhappy
Chelsea
17 June 2019

Before the gold rush: remembering Chelsea’s last season before Roman Abramovich arrived

The 2002/03 season seemed run-of-the-mill for the Blues – before it culminated in a ‘£20 million match’ that ended up being worth a lot more…
World Cup 1994
17 June 2019

Ranked! The best 10 Players of USA '94

FourFourTwo runs down the sensational schemers, stoppers and strikers of a star-studded World Cup...